National Board State Coordinator

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland. Working under the direction of the Director of Educator Preparation and Development, the main purpose of this position is to direct, coordinate, and develop state initiatives relating to National Board Certification (NBC) programs coordinated by the Maryland State Department of Education. The State National Board Coordinator provides leadership and expertise for the development and institutionalization of the National Board Certification (NBC) initiatives established in the Blueprint for Maryland's Future, including, but not limited to, the grant programs, candidate support, and recruitment campaigns. The State National Board Coordinator will work in partnership with Maryland local education agency National Board Coordinators and Facilitators to enable them to provide support to teachers at the local level. The State National Board Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all programs designed to encourage and support Maryland teachers in obtaining and maintaining National Board Certification.

Requirements

Education: A Master’s degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate coursework from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Five years of supervisory or teaching experience in, or affiliated with, an education program, including two years of experience in supporting, coordinating, or administering an education program or service directly related to National Board Certification.
Applicants must consent to a State Police Investigation (fingerprinting) as a routine procedure for all employees with this Agency.

Nice To Haves

National Board Certification
Knowledge of trends, regulations, and policies associated with National Board Certification as it pertains to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future
Experience as a National Board Certification Coordinator within a Maryland local education agency.
Experience as a teacher mentor in an induction program
Experience in leading internal and external interdisciplinary work teams in developing educational goals and standards
Experience organizing or facilitating professional learning opportunities

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage the Maryland National Board Candidate Support Program
Actively recruit and champion the diversification and inclusion of teachers into the NBC process
Develop a culture of collaborative support for accomplished teaching
Collaborate with Institutes of Higher Education, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, local education agencies (LEAs), and other relevant organizations and agencies to expand the National Board Certified teacher workforce in Maryland
Direct and manage the National Board Certification State and Local Incentive Program
Collect and maintain National Board Certification data for the State
Organize and facilitate training for LEA’s on how to design and support collaborative professional learning opportunities for teachers pursuing National Board Certification
Act as the MSDE liaison with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Develop and deliver professional learning in partnership with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards for Maryland LEAs
Manage the MSDE website pages providing information on National Board Certification